Question:
The taxi company charged a pick-up fee of $4.30 plus $1.25 per mile. The total fare was $35.55, not including the tip. How many miles was the taxi ride?
Answer:
total miles 25
Prove:
35.55-4.30=31.25
31.25/1.25= 25
OR Explained
sub 4.30 35.55 - 4.30 = 31.25
Divide 1.25 31.25/1.25 = 25
Final answer is 25
After dividing what you subtracted, you will successfully get your answer.